Crypto Wrench Attacks Surge to $101M in Losses Across 34 Incidents in First Four Months of 2026

According to CertiK, cryptocurrency holders lost approximately $101 million from wrench attacks in the first four months of 2026, with 34 verified incidents reported globally—a 41% increase compared to the same period in 2025.

Eighty-two percent of these attacks occurred in Europe, with France accounting for the majority. CertiK noted an emerging trend: more than half of 2026 incidents targeted family members of primary victims, including spouses, children, and elderly parents, either as direct targets or as leverage.